Levels of Swordsmanship in the Western Circle of Sword Fighters Guest -   Watch 2 classes, then participate in two classes consecutively. Also have a knowledge of the Western Circle as obtained from this website.   Level 1: TRAINEE -   All current sword students with 0-3 months of consecutive training, OSC., Sword Book (own one)   Level 2: GREEN BRAID - Swordsman -   Defensive stance, Basic cuts, Basic blocks, Cutting pattern, 7 practiced moves, The six traditions, The three types of moves, 200 logged battles, 3 months of consecutive training, Own a boken, TOSC, Sword Etiquette, Sword book (handwritten log & tome), 1 WCoS fighting event or equivilant.   Level 3: WHITE ROPE - Trained Swordsman -   Warrior stance, Basic strikes, Basic blocks, Cutting pattern 2, 12 practiced moves, Kata Ich, The six traditions, 500 logged battles, Combat movement, Sword Book (accurate log), Dagger fighting, one story, dodging 1*, balance 1, Armor (Body, helmet & gloves), 3 WCoS fighting events, **White ropes will have the ability to fight in other circles with Kaiden's permission**   Level 4: RED ROPE - Skilled Swordsman -   Jo-Dan stance, Chop cuts, Advanced blocks, Cutting pattern 3, 15 practiced moves, the 13th move, Kata Ni, Refined strikes, Centered cuts, 1000 logged battles, Altered terrain, All weather, Night fighting, Control, Endurance, Dagger throwing, Parrying, Second weapon, Dodging 2*, Balance 2, Sword making, Full contact, Scenario combat, Steel (the possession of), 5 WCoS fighting events, The 6th tradition- Santuary. ** The ability to fight Live Steel, strike to the hands and fight in other circles.**   Level 5: THE CRIMSON CHAIN (RED ROPE II) - Proficient Swordsman - RED RING - Sword Dancer - (Black Belt Equivalent)   Resting death stance, 6 deflections, 20 practiced moves 1,500 logged battles, First Aid, Proficiencies (You must meet 2 of the following 4 proficiencies); Sword Dancing - skilled in the art of the circle - The Silent Sword, The Death Dance, The Solo Dance. Steel Combat - skilled in the art of steel - centered cuts, choreography, 100 logged battles with steel. L2 qualified for steel combat. Marshaling - skilled in the art of the match - marshaled three events, 4 hours tutelage and 100 marshaled battles. The Complete Blade - skilled in the art of the second sword - must relearn all requirements up to White Rope with either 1 or 2-handed sword.   Level 6: SILVER CHAIN - Intermediate Swordsman - SILVER RING - Intermediate Sword Dancer -   Battle stance, Draw cuts, Expert blocks, Cutting Pattern 4, 25 practiced moves, 2,000 logged battles, 100 melees, Precision strikes (r. s. 2), Multiple styles, Chess, Enhanced control (all types of sparring), Run one day of fighting, Balance 3, Dodging 3*, Battle pack*, Master the maze, Multi-targets, Full armor (shins, elbows, bracers, gorget), Full speed, 20 minute nonstop battle, The Journey (12 mile hike), Multi-competition parry, 7 WCoS fighting events   Level 7: COPPER CHAIN - Advanced swordsman - COPPER RING - Advanced Sword Dancer -   Advanced stance, Short circle cuts, 30 practiced moves, 3,000 logged battles, Complete all four proficiencies, Surgeon cuts (combat), Strategy, Balance 4 (rope), Live steel (L3), Advanced night skill, Honor dress (good armor), Blind training (10 hours, 25 battles, Balance 1), Teaching experience (10hr), Cutting, Advanced response training, Multi-competition (50 battles), Scenario command, Non-weapon combat, Multi-style, The Retreat (journey), The Dual, 10 WCoS fighting events ********** KAIDEN'S REQUIREMENT - LEARN ADVANCED FIRST AID **********